Design Lead – Water & Wastewater Projects
Closing date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Mott MacDonald Bentley brings together the design expertise of Mott MacDonald and the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award‑winning projects across the water and wastewater industry. This role is based at our Shifnal office, West Midlands, and will support projects throughout all phases from feasibility to construction.
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary design for projects and programmes.
* Develop and mentor the team to achieve project outcomes, fostering engagement and empowerment.
* Produce detailed designs that meet construction needs and client acceptance while managing cost and programme.
* Challenge engineering solutions to ensure the best value for clients.
* Provide direction on project controls, ensuring adherence to quality, programme and cost requirements.
* Maintain positive client relationships at project level.
* Drive the development of affordable low‑carbon solutions, managing opportunities and risks.
Candidate Specification
* Qualified design engineer (ideally Chartered, professionally qualified, or actively pursuing such status).
* Experience in outline and detailed design of water and/or wastewater projects.
* Knowledge of Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
* Proactive and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Competitive Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
* MMB matches employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Annual bonus schemes in line with business performance.
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and Wellbeing
* Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with options to buy, sell, or carry over leave.
* Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and health screening options.
* Flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
* Access to employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
Family and Carers Leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, plus two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and option for shared parental leave.
* Up to two additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and Development
* Structured development schemes supporting professional chartership, fast‑tracked reviews, mentorship, hands‑on experience, and tailored training opportunities.
Immigration and Sponsorship
Mott MacDonald Bentley do not currently offer sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applicants who are eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Application Details
Closing date: Tuesday 26th May 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 4th June.
Location & Work Pattern
Location: Shifnal, GB.
Contract type: Permanent.
Work pattern: Full Time.
Equal Opportunity
Mott MacDonald Bentley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Adoption of barrier‑free recruitment practices and adjustments during the application process are committed.
Recruiter Contact
Lauren Hutchinson – lauren.hutchinson@jnbentley.co.uk
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